The SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences Early Career Prize (SIAG/LS Early Career Prize) is awarded every two years to one individual in their early career, in the field of mathematics applied to the life sciences, for distinguished contributions to the field in the three calendar years prior to the award year.

The candidate’s work must be a significant research contribution to biomathematics. One key paper must be cited as evidence of the contribution, though a body of papers may be discussed in the nomination. The qualifying key paper must have been published in English in a peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings in the three calendar years preceding the award year. The key paper must have been published no more than three calendar years later than the year the candidate received their PhD. The committee may consider exceptions to the three-years-from PhD rule, for career interruptions or delays occurring, e.g., for child bearing, child rearing, or elder care.

For the 2022 award, the paper must have been published between the dates of January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021 The candidate must have been awarded their PhD no earlier than 2016 or be a current graduate student.

About the SIAM Activity Group on Life Sciences Early Career Prize